The Projection Booth Podcast

Ethan Minsker joins Mike to discuss his latest film, Scooter LaForge: A Life of Art (2023). The film's subject, Scooter LaForge, talks about his experience of having himself and his art in the documentary. The film has its premiere at DocNYC. Find out more at the festival's website.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

Mike talks with Steven Pierce, the co-writer/director of Herd (2023). He's joined by actors Dana Snyder and Corbin Bernsen to discuss the making of this contemporary zombie film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

Author Laurence Leamer discusses his latest book, Hitchcock's Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director's Dark Obsession.Perfect for the holidays, pick up a copy at your local bookstore or https://amzn.to/3FnsYEaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

We continue our Czechtember coverage with Ester Krumbachová’s sole credited role as director, Killing Mr. Devil AKA Murder of Mr. Devil AKA Vrazda ing. Certa. Released in 1970, the film stars Jirina Bohdalová as a woman who is plagued by the self-centered Dr. Bohous Devil (Vladimír Mensík). He’s an apparent bachelor who wants nothing more than to eat her out of house and home in a series of vignettes where she feeds his mouth as well as his ego.Kat Ellinger and Jonathan Owen join Mike to discuss this two-hander about domesticity, witchcraft, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

Friend of The Projeciton Booth, Linda Hoaglund, is coming to the Detroit Film Theater October 19-21 to present screenings of her feature documentary, Edo Avant Garde (2019) on October 19 and 21 along with a special screening of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954). Find out more about Linda at her website, http://lhoaglund.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

Mike talks with writer/director Rusty Cundieff about his latest film, the sci-fi thriller 57 Seconds in which Josh Hutcherson finds a ring that allows him to go back in time 57 seconds. Is this a gift from his boss (Morgan Freeman)? Is it a method of revenge against the pharmaceutical company that killed his sister?57 Seconds is currently in select theaters, on demand and digital.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

Mike talks with writer/director Anna Zlokovic and editor Alex Familian about their new film, Appendage. It's a horror comedy about manifesting negative thoughts.The film is now available on Hulu.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

Mike talks with the three (!) directors of Joan Baez: I am a Noise, Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle, Karen O'Connor. Hear about the how they created a moving look at one of America's most renown folk singers. The film will be releasing through the U.S. in October and come to streaming in November. Find out more at https://www.magpicturesinternational.com/joan-baezBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

Writer Lindsey Anderson Beer discusses her latest film, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. It's her directorial debut and a prequel to the Stephen King novel and subsequent adaptations and sequel. The film will be streaming on Paramount+ starting October 6, 2023.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth

We kick off a mayhem-filled Czechtember with a look at Jiri Weiss's 1967 film Murder Czech Style. Think of it as a stepping stone between 90 Degrees in the Shade and The Cremator with Rudolf Hrušínský as our main character, Mr. Meek, a man who marries the girl of his dreams at the encouragement of his boss.Jonathan Owen and Kat Ellinger join Mike to discuss this delightful film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth